HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital — a 330-bed, Level II Trauma Center on Florida's Emerald Coast — is recruiting a Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join an established, nine-physician anesthesia care team. The program performs approximately 400 cardiac cases annually within a broad, high-acuity surgical service line that spans cardiothoracic, robotic, neuro, and trauma. Call is beeper-only from home every fifth week with infrequent callbacks, and a $125,000 start-date bonus anchors a comprehensive compensation package — all in one of the most sought-after coastal communities in the Southeast.
Perks and Benefits
- $125,000 start-date bonus plus a separate relocation bonus
- 10 weeks of paid time off annually
- 100% employer-paid professional liability (malpractice) coverage
- Florida medical license application assistance provided
- Full benefits package including health, dental, and vision
- No state income tax — Florida's favorable tax environment maximizes take-home compensation
Practice Highlights
- Anesthesia care team of 9 physicians and 25 APPs — a well-staffed, collaborative model
- Approximately 400 cardiac cases per year, supported by a dedicated cardiovascular OR team and a highly regarded open-heart surgery program
- Diverse case mix spanning cardiac, vascular, thoracic/lungs, orthopedic, orthospine, neurosurgery, robotic-assisted procedures, general surgery, GYN, OB (non-high-risk), trauma, ENT, plastics, podiatry, healthy day-surgery pediatrics, GI, EP lab, MRI, CT, cath lab, bronch lab, and cysto
- Lifestyle-friendly call: beeper call from home every 5th week only — no in-house overnight call obligation; callback frequency is low
- 330-bed full-service acute care facility — the region's only Level II Trauma Center
- State-of-the-art operating rooms with robotic-assisted surgical capability and a dedicated cardiovascular OR
- Accredited Chest Pain Center and comprehensive cardiac services program
- Cardiovascular ICU and neonatal ICU on campus
- Emergency services include a main ER, dedicated Pediatric ER, and Express ER; Primary Stroke Center designation
- Additional service lines: inpatient rehabilitation, behavioral health, and comprehensive surgical recovery unit
- Regional referral catchment serving the tri-county Northwest Florida area
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (ABA)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency required
- Cardiac Anesthesiology fellowship training preferred
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain (license assistance provided)
- Clinical comfort with the full breadth of the case mix described, including cardiac, vascular, trauma, and robotic-assisted procedures
About the Community
Fort Walton Beach sits on Florida's Emerald Coast, ten minutes from Destin, with powdery white-sand beaches, crystal-clear Gulf waters, and year-round sunshine that make this one of the most desirable places to live in the country. The community is consistently recognized for top-rated public schools — including those in nearby Niceville — making it an exceptional choice for families, while the absence of a state income tax and available homestead exemptions add meaningful financial upside. Outdoor recreation is abundant: Gulf Islands National Seashore, boating, fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, and multiple golf courses are all within easy reach, and a lively entertainment district with dining, shopping, and cultural events including the Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival rounds out a genuinely balanced coastal lifestyle.